Project Delivery Manager

Team Power Placements; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic construction company based in Kent is looking for a Head of Project Delivery to manage multifaceted projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in project management within the construction sector and be accountable for driving projects to meet deadlines and budgets. Strong leadership, client interaction, and budget management skills are essential. The role requires travel to various sites, making personal transport necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Delivery or Project Management in construction or related fields.
• Ability to manage multi projects and cost controls effectively.
• Proven track record in staff and people management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage various project stages.
• Manage field installations engineers and project management teams.
• Client interactions to track project progress and solve blockers.

Skills

Project Management qualification

CMI LEVEL 5 Certificate in leadership Management

Staff management course

IOSH/SMSTS preferred

Budget and cost control

People management

Education

PRINCE 2/APM or equivalent

Job description

Please note that this is a 18month fixed term contract and you will need to start by Dec 2025 and commit until May 2027

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative & rapidly expanding company, who specialise in the design, manufacture & installation of award-winning fire safety products.

They work in the construction arena across domestic, residential, & commercial housing sectors installing & maintaining their equipment.

THE ROLE;

The role of Head of Project Delivery is to oversee & manage various stages of the projects and also includes management of core teams which are composed of ;

Field installations engineers , project management & contract management

These specialist teams have department heads, but they all report into Head of PD

And the Head of Project Delivery reports ultimately into the Board so this role requires someone who can display full accountability, can work cross functionally, can be assertive and make commercially sound business decisions to get projects meeting milestones.

The role has many facets and will be demanding and challenging but still offer a great opportunity to add value and showcase your skills and experience

Role will cover the following ;

• Client interaction- meeting & updates & tracking project progress, discussing any blockers & offer solutions to meet deadlines
• Meeting company timelines and schedules to ensure all works are completed on time and in budget
• People management across the company -121 s , mentoring and looking at training plans etc
• Budget management & any looking at any invoice discrepancies & aged debt
• Fleet management: trackers, van kit etc
• Understand ISO & site compliance & health & safety to ensure these are always met
• Site visits when necessary
• Stock management & wastage monitoring
• Weekly update meetings with key managers in business : compliance, ops , training

Skills and Experience

• Project Management qualification ; ideally PRINCE 2/APM or equivalent
• CMI LEVEL 5 Certificate in leadership Management
• Staff management course
• IOSH /SMSTS preferred
• As this is a fixed term contract, you will hit the ground running, so therefore it is essential you have worked in a similar role previously, such as ;
• Project Delivery, Project Management, Head of Projects, and within the construction (or related) arena ; housing, house builds, new builds construction electrical installation, plumbing installation, HVAC, facilities management, construction site project management,
• Multi project management
• Budget and cost control
• People management, engineers, department heads, stakeholders etc

This role will require you to work in the Head Office in Kent, but also travel to site across the UK when necessary

So ideally you will have your own transport

If you have the necessary skills and experience required and are interested in this role, please send your CV